Not surprisingly, Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 10.1N has failed to impress Apple boffins with the latter already having moved court to seek a fresh ban on Samsung selling the re-designed tablet. Samsung had earlier lost their case in court and had to stop selling their Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany due to a ruling by a local court that had gone in favor of Apple.Samsung has … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N fails to impress Apple, seeking ban in Germany
Amazon Kindle Fire Firmware Updated to 6.2
The Kindle Fire is still fresh in the market but has already being provided with an update to its software. Termed version 6.2, the update is available OTA and will download and install automatically on the tablet of connected to Wi-Fi. The update can also be downloaded manually from the Amazon site. Amazon is claiming overall operational efficiency of the tablet post the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Firmware Updated to 6.2
Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
Windows 8 did manage to build up a lot of excitement when it was unveiled earlier in the year though the fact remains, all of that might remain too far fetched if its not on time. Windows next iteration is coming at a time when the Apple iOS and Google Android has already entrenched themselves considerably in the tablet space, which means Windows 8 has to hit ground running. To … [Read more...] about Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
Four iPad 2s Sold on eBay every Minute on Cyber Monday Morning
How can Apple or the iPad not be in the scheme of things when it is about eye popping deals? Also, that such deals would be setting new benchmarks is all too common stuff. Like the way eBay went on to sell iPad 2s at the rate of 4 units every minute this Cyber Monday.The popular online store listed the Wi-Fi only version iPad 2 with 16 GB memory for $50 less than its … [Read more...] about Four iPad 2s Sold on eBay every Minute on Cyber Monday Morning
BlackBerry PlayBook Sold Out on BestBuy Site and Refurbs Offered for $149
BestBuy may have been offering the base PlayBook for $199 for a while now but has stopped taking further orders for the same anymore. This is mainly due to the fact that the Cyber Monday and Black Friday orders depleted the existing stock and they are rushing to get more units in time for the holidays.Meanwhile, if you thought the PlayBook priced at $199 is quite … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook Sold Out on BestBuy Site and Refurbs Offered for $149
Kindle Fire for just $123 in some select Target and Walmart stores
As if the Kindle Fire's $199 price tag wasn't lucrative enough, Target and Wal-Mart stores have listed it at an even cheaper $123.38. That's 35 percent less than the Amazon tablet's regular price though the reduced price is for a temporary period and that too, is offered by only select stores. Like the Target store at Trumbull, Connecticut has been selling the Kindle Fire at … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire for just $123 in some select Target and Walmart stores
Google Catalogs now on Android tablets
Google Catalogs has now finally made it to tablets running its own Android OS, several months after it having already made it to the iPad. So while iPad users had the opportunity to shuffle through the plethora of offerings that the various retailers are doling out from August this year, their Android tablet counterparts can now also do the same as well. Also the good thing is, … [Read more...] about Google Catalogs now on Android tablets
Samsung appeals against ban against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
Samsung continues with its fight against the ruling in the Australian court that forbade its sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that continent. Apple had claimed patent rights infringement in court stating that the Galaxy Tab 1o.1 was a copy of its iPad. The Australian court in the room of Justice Bennett had ruled in favor of Apple which Samsung states was one with "fundamental … [Read more...] about Samsung appeals against ban against the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia
iPad 3 Displays Might Come from Sharp
Apple might be sourcing their LCD displays for the next gen iPad from Sharp, sources revealed. The LCD displays might be manufactured at Sharp's Kameyama No. 2 plant situated in Japan. The bidding for the contract was won by Sharp, who has been supplying display panels to Apple for their iPhone’s.Apple is also in the process of increasing their component supply chain for … [Read more...] about iPad 3 Displays Might Come from Sharp
CyanogenMod for the HP TouchPad Now Upgraded to Alpha 3 Stage
The TouchPad has had an incredible response from consumers, though unfortunately for its makers that was only after the tablet's price was reduced to just $99. However, almost all those who had picked up the TouchPad had done so with the idea that one day they would be able to run Android on this tablet. RootzWiki has been hard at work on this and the Alpha 2 version … [Read more...] about CyanogenMod for the HP TouchPad Now Upgraded to Alpha 3 Stage
E Ink Parts Ways with LG Display on FFS Display Production Agreement
While different tablet makers are engaged in a battle for market supremacy, their component makers are engaged in a power struggle of their own. Take, for instance, the touchscreen display that greets you when you switch on your tablet device for the first time. The iPad display that has played host to so many of our fingerprints is based on IPS panels, while a key rival to it … [Read more...] about E Ink Parts Ways with LG Display on FFS Display Production Agreement
RIM slashes PlayBook price to $199
$199 is the new $499 for the PlayBook tablet device. For what was once priced at $499 can now be availed of for just $199, a price point that has just been made famous by the Kindle Fire. Also, its here that the most interesting aspect of the story lies. This since its not only the price but the PlayBook also shares a lot of similarity with the Kindle Fire. The price mentioned … [Read more...] about RIM slashes PlayBook price to $199
$45 off on the iPad at Best Buy for Black Friday
Sales of Apple devices with discounted price tags have been on offer by Best Buy, as part of the regular Thanksgiving deal that is seen every year. Every Apple iPad 2 has been given a discount of $45 by Best Buy and this has resulted in all its Wi-Fi version units sold out by Thursday afternoon itself. What is yet left for picking are the 64 GB version which comes in white … [Read more...] about $45 off on the iPad at Best Buy for Black Friday